Toyota’s safety record has taken a hit since a Japanese automobile accident killed the father of the company’s head of safety, an expert has said.“In the past, Japanese automakers have been pretty good at safety,” said Takao Nishida, head of the Japan Automobile Federation.“But this accident happened very, very quickly.We need to learn from it.”The […]
The Royal Automobile Club (RAC) was founded in 1782 and now plays an important role in maintaining the safety of motor vehicles in the UK.The club is made up of a number of groups in the country who have been working for decades to improve vehicle safety.Its mission is to encourage people to drive safer.The […]
American automotive associations have called for the removal of a website listing their vehicle inspection service and have filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, according to the Associated Press.The website, called Automotive Inspections, lists the names and addresses of a number of auto manufacturers.The website also lists the inspection service providers and […]
The Russian Automobile Inspection Service (VISA) is a state-owned automotive body, but it’s also a highly regulated, government-controlled entity.Its main role is to check the safety of cars, and it regulates the production of automobiles in Russia.The VISA has a huge budget, and its work includes inspecting cars for defects, making sure that the cars […]
An Irish company has identified a problem with a car’s airbag and has offered a solution: replace the airbags.The company, which sells airbag kits to car manufacturers and others, has raised about €1m in venture capital to develop a new, high-tech solution for the airbag system.“It’s a massive improvement on the current airbag that’s used […]